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No, I think I'm correct in saying that the semi-colon denotes the longest pause. (If I am wrong, then someone please correct me)

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When you start a sentence with the word but does it need a comma after it?

Not necessarily. The comma indicates a pause in speech. Use a comma after "but" only to indicate a noticeable pause in speech. If there is no pause, there should be no comma.


Is there a comma before therefore?

Say your sentence aloud. If you find you pause before the word 'therefore', you will probably want to insert a comma. If you do not pause, no comma is required. Use a comma when the sense requires it, not because you have a specific word in your sentence.


Do you use a comma before qoutes?

Not necessarily. A comma indicates a pause in speech, or separates ideas for clarity. Where there is no pause and no possible confusion there should be no comma.


Does a comma go after but when it begins a sentence?

No, or not usually. The comma stands for a pause, and those statements that may begin with "but" do not generally call for a pause after it.


When do you know to use a comma?

Commas are usually used to indicate a pause in speech or to separate ideas in a sentence. Where there is no pause and no confusion of ideas there should be no comma.


Does a comma go behind as well as?

Not necessarily. Commas show a pause in speech, or separate ideas for clarity. Where there is no pause and no need for clarification a comma is usually unnecessary.


What musical note can be likened to a comma in punctuation?

A musical note that can be likened to a comma in punctuation is the quarter note. Just as a comma can indicate a pause in a sentence, a quarter note represents a brief pause or duration in music.


What do you use to create a short pause in a sentence?

A comma ,


Is it proper to add a comma after thank you in Thank you Jim?

Adding a comma is perfectly proper, but not compulsory. In speech, adding a tiny pause between 'you' and 'Jim' tells him that you really are grateful. When writing, a comma signals that little pause.


When listing item is there a comma between the last 2 items?

This is a matter of personal preference. There is no fixed rule, and authorities can be cited to support both options. When it is used, it is known as the Oxford comma. For what it is worth, I normally use the Oxford comma, because a comma should indicate a pause in speaking and I would pause between the last two items as I would between all the items.


When to put in a comma?

you put in a comma when you pause natulary, e.g My name is Matthew, what is your name. Hope this helped


What is used when a comma is not sufficient?

If a sentence needs a pause in the middle and a comma is not strong enough, then a semicolon can be used.